Kelly comes into Munster side for Bourgoin

Ireland's John Kelly replaces Mossie Lawlor on the wing in the only change to Alan Gaffney's side for their first foray into the Heineken Cup at Bourgoin on Saturday.

Ireland's John Kelly replaces Mossie Lawlor on the wing in the only change to Alan Gaffney's side for their first foray into the Heineken Cup at Bourgoin on Saturday.

The biggest upheaval comes on the bench as Rob Henderson and Scotland RWC prop Gordon McIlwham are listed and either David Pusey or Eddie Halvey will complete the 22-man squad.

"I don't imagine anyone is under any illusion about the enormity of the task that lies ahead of us. Bourgoin may not conjure up the same images as say Toulouse, Biarritz or Stade (Francais) but make no mistake they are a very good side," said Gaffney.

MUNSTER (v Bourgoin): J Staunton; J Kelly, M Mullins, J Holland, S Payne; R O'Gara, P Stringer; M Horan, F Sheahan, J Hayes, P O'Connell, D O'Callaghan, J Williams (capt), D Wallace, A Foley.

Replacements: G McIlwham, J Blaney, S Keogh, E Halvey/D Pusey, E Reddan, R Henderson, M Lawlor.

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